Local Sports

Successful start at new hunting spot
Fri, Nov 20, 2009
It's amazing how expectations change.

Early reports of '09 firearm deer season typical to recent years
Fri, Nov 20, 2009
The 2009 firearms deer season is underway and the first few days have been typical of recent years, the Department of Natural Resources said.

DNR teams up with 'Coats for Kids' campaign
Fri, Nov 20, 2009
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has teamed up with The Salvation Army's "Coats for Kids" campaign to help Michigan's kids "GO-Get Outdoors" safely this winter.

Fishing takes back seat to deer hunting
Fri, Nov 20, 2009
LANSING (AP) — Angler numbers continue to drop as many pursue hunting, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said in its weekly fishing report. Some are preparing for the onset of ice fishing season. Those looking for whitefish will want to get out there as the action continues to improve daily.

SL's Kieft carries on family legacy
Thu, Nov 19, 2009
SPRING LAKE — A wonderful story could play out in the pool at Eastern Michigan University on Friday and Saturday, one involving Spring Lake senior Maria Kieft.

Bucs want to close with a bang
Thu, Nov 19, 2009
Expectations vary from one individual to the next when it comes to this weekend's state swimming and diving meet.

Haven hockey wins opener over Holt
Thu, Nov 19, 2009
Grand Haven's varsity hockey squad opened its season with a 4-2 win over visiting Holt on Wednesday at The Edge Ice Arena in Holland.

DeJonge scores 107 to win local Power Points contest
Thu, Nov 19, 2009
Boxers or briefs? Ginger or Mary Ann? To those timeless questions, we now add a third: Would you, as New England's Bill Belichick did, go for it on fourth and two FROM YOUR OWN 28-YARD LINE with just over two minutes to go while holding a six-point lead, risking setting Peyton Manning up on your front porch with a chance to win the game?